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Organic farming is actually worse for climate change than conventional farming
Sorry common wisdom. (2015)
A Giant Blob of Seaweed Is Heading to Florida - The New York Times
The mass, known as the great Atlantic Sargassum belt, is drifting toward the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists say seaweed is likely to come ashore by sum... (2023)
John Doerr Gives Stanford $1.1 Billion for Climate School - The New York Times
The billionaire venture capitalist said the study of climate change and sustainability would be the “new computer science.” (2022)
Wind Turbine Blades Can’t Be Recycled, So They’re Piling Up in Landfills - Bloomberg
Companies are searching for ways to deal with the tens of thousands of blades that have reached the end of their lives. "Tens of thousands of ag... (2022)
The meat dilemma: Eating lower-carbon meat means killing many more animals – Hannah Ritchie
"What's the biggest change I can make to reduce the carbon footprint of my diet?" It's a question I'm often asked, and my answer is pretty consiste... (2021)
How 3 tech start-ups plan to tackle forest restoration | World Economic Forum
From algorithms and AI to drones and data, here are some of the innovative solutions being deployed to slow the annual global loss of 15 billion tr... (2021)
How one business plans to grow one billion trees in 10 years | World Economic Forum
Through community building and bringing companies and consumers closer to reforestation efforts, one company believes it can inspire more people to... (2021)
Sydney’s New Suburbs Are Too Hot for People to Live In - Bloomberg
Climate change is making things worse as Australia’s biggest city expands Out west of Sydney it gets hot. Really hot. Like 50 degrees Celsius (1... (2020)
The Coral Gables Problem Beneath the Surface
Nearly half of Coral Gables residences are on septic tanks. Many may be leaking. As sea levels rise, how big a problem is that? % Keon says “the... (2020)
Rising Seas Threaten an American Institution: The 30-Year Mortgage - The New York Times
Climate change is starting to transform the classic home loan, a fixture of the American experience and financial system that dates back generations. (2020)
How much do direct livestock emissions actually contribute to global warming?
Abstract Agriculture directly contributes about 10%–12% of current global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, mostly from livestock. However, s... (2020)
Making Concrete Change: Innovation in Low-carbon Cement and Concrete
Significant changes in how cement and concrete are produced and used are urgently needed to achieve deep cuts in emissions in line with the Paris A... (2020)
Venice Battles Flooding Amid Highest Tide in 50 Years - The New York Times (2019)
The mayor called for a state of emergency and the closing of all schools after the Italian city was submerged under “acqua alta,” an exceptionally ... (2019)
How Copenhagen plans to reach carbon-neutral status in just six years
Many cities are aiming for neutrality by 2030 or 2050. The Danish capital plans to be the first carbon-neutral capital in the world and to hit the ... (2019)
Melting Russian permafrost could speed up global warming and have a devastating impact on the planet
Rising temperatures are causing the frozen ground that covers large parts of the Earth to break up, adding to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (2019)
With More Storms and Rising Seas, Which U.S. Cities Should Be Saved First? - The New York Times
As the dangers and costs of climate change rise, policymakers are facing painful choices about how to decide which communities to protect. (2019)
The shockingly simple way to make packaging more sustainable - Fast Company
Your home cleaning products have a major carbon footprint. Several startups want to popularize a clever solution: remove the water. Blueland deliv... (2019)
How drones and satellite images are measuring the forests used for carbon offsets
Pachama is building a verified marketplace for forest carbon offsets. (2019)
Indonesia reports reduced deforestation, triggering first carbon payment from Norway
Meeting in Jakarta on Saturday, the Minister of Environment and Forests of Indonesia, Ms. Siti Nurbaya Bakar and the Minister of Climate and Enviro... (2019)
Opinion | Miami Battles Rising Seas - The New York Times
In 2017, voters agreed to finance adaptation efforts through property taxes. Now the first phase of those projects is underway. (2019)
The Tiny Swiss Company That Thinks It Can Help Stop Climate Change - The New York Times
Two European entrepreneurs want to remove carbon from the air at prices cheap enough to matter. (2019)
Greenland’s Melting Ice Nears a ‘Tipping Point,’ Scientists Say - The New York Times
With the Arctic warming rapidly, ice loss in Greenland is accelerating and may soon be a major factor in rising sea levels, according to a new study. (2019)
Ocean Warming Is Accelerating Faster Than Thought, New Research Finds - 2019- The New York Times
An analysis concluded that Earth’s oceans are heating up 40 percent faster on average than a United Nations panel estimated five years ago, a findi... (2019)
Patagonia is giving its $10 million tax cut back to the planet
CEO Rose Marcario announced that it will go to groups committed to protecting air, land and water, and finding solutions to the climate crisis. (2018)
This new Florida neighborhood has zero emissions, tons of smart tech, and is hurricane-proof
Using solar, batteries, and Google Home, the Hunters Point neighborhood outside of Tampa is a model for how smart buildings can lower emissions and... (2018)
The Dirt on Clean Electric Cars -- Bloomberg
New research shows some drivers might spew out less CO2 with a diesel engine. (2018)
Miami Will Be Underwater Soon. Its Drinking Water Could Go First || Bloomberg
The city has another serious water problem. (2018)
Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals - Time for Global Action for People and Planet (2018)
Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and others worth $170 billion are launching a clean-energy fund to fight climate change
Perhaps the richest pool of investors ever assembled has come together to save the environment. (2018)
Why the world is so excited about electric cars, in charts
Detractors say the total number of fully electric cars sold in the world are still a small fraction of the total. But that hides some startling tre... (2018)
How Chicago Solves its Overheating Problem
How Chicago Solves its Overheating Problem (2024)
The end of globalization? How Biden's Inflation Reduction Act IRA changed the world | FT Film
The US was for decades the exemplar of free market globalisation. That changed with Donald Trump’s 'America first' agenda. President Joe Biden’s la... (2023)
Green Hydrogen in Namibia: This $10BN Desert Megaproject is a Game Changer
This project is worth the same as the country's entire GDP.Correction: The map at 3:41 shows the Walvis Bay. The Port of Luderitz is located furthe... (2023)
Oceans and Global Warming: Is Earth's Largest Heat Transfer Really Shutting Down?
Is Earth's Largest Heat Transfer Really Shutting Down? (2023)
The big problem with cement, and how to fix it. Concrete and carbon emissions
Concrete emits a ton of carbon. Here's how we get it to net-zero. (2023)
How we get tree planting wrong | It's Complicated
In the face of the impending climate catastrophe, there has been a growing clamour to repopulate the trillions of trees our planet has lost over th... (2023)
The $7BN Megaproject to Save Venice
The $7BN Megaproject to Save Venice Planning to build a flood defence system for your city? You'd better watch this. (2023)
I Misunderstood the Greenhouse Effect. Here's How It Works.
Global warming: I Misunderstood the Greenhouse Effect. Here's How It Works. (2023)
The Carbon Offset Problem - Wendover Productions
The Carbon Offset Problem - Wendover Productions (2022)
Carbon capture: the hopes, challenges and controversies | FT Film
Once a fringe idea, carbon capture and storage has become a key part of decarbonisation plans the world over. Supporters argue that we need a way t... (2022)
13 Misconceptions About Global Warming
13 Misconceptions About Global Warming (2022)
Is Nuclear Power Green? - Sabine Hossenfelder
Is Nuclear Power Green? - Sabine Hossenfelder (2022)
Why Electric Planes are Inevitably Coming
Why Electric Planes are Inevitably Coming (2021)
Make the World Greta Again (Full Documentary)
Upon realizing her generation won’t have a future unless the world’s politicians act now on climate change, then 15-year-old Greta Thunberg skipped... (2019)
Climate 101: Deforestation | National Geographic
Forests cover about 30% of the planet, but deforestation is clearing these essential habitats on a massive scale. What is deforestation? Find out t... (2019)
3 kinds of bias that shape your worldview - TED talk - J. Marshall Shepherd
TED Published on Jan 2, 2019 What shapes our perceptions (and misperceptions) about science? In an eye-opening talk, meteorologist J. Marshall Sh... (2019)
Climate Education — at COP22
Why is “education” important for climate change? (2018)
Sea level rise is so much more than melting ice - The Verge
While researching climate change, we heard something confusing: the sea level in New York City is rising about one and a half times faster than the... (2018)
The Sustainable Development Goals – Action Towards 2030 | CAFOD and SDGs
CAFOD Published on Aug 16, 2016 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as part of Agenda 2030 Su... (2018)
The Sustainable Development Goals – Action Towards 2030 | CAFOD and SDGs
CAFOD Published on Aug 16, 2016 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as part of Agenda 2030 Su... (2018)
How to green the world's deserts and reverse climate change | Allan Savory | TED
"Desertification is a fancy word for land that is turning to desert," begins Allan Savory in this quietly powerful talk. And terrifyingly, it's hap... (2018)
Can Corporations Stop Climate Change? - The Daily podcast
One letter to executives around the world has prioritized climate change on corporate agendas. But will this make a difference without government r... (2020)
Did Hurricane Ian Bust Florida’s Housing Boom? - The Daily | Podcast on Spotify
Listen to this episode from The Daily on Spotify. Since Hurricane Ian devastated southwestern Florida last month, residents have filed a record num... (2022)
Externalities - Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin | Spotify
Listen to this episode from Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin on Spotify. How big is your backyard?Akimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin... (2022)
Bill Gates Book Talk - How To Avoid A Climate Disaster - Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Listen to this episode from Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard on Spotify. Dax and Monica host a conversation with Bill Gates about his new book, How... (2021)
An Investment Expert Says Florida Homeowners Should Sell Property Now As Climate Impacts Worsen | WLRN
An expert on the impact of climate change on financial markets has advice for anyone thinking of buying a home in Florida: don’t. Spencer Glendon o... (2019)
Should We Dim the Skies to Save the World? Podcast Crazy/ Genius from The Atlantic on Spotify
Climate change could be the most important problem facing humanity. To address it, scientists are thinking seriously about an idea that might sound... (2018)
NASA Scientist Says Wind, Flooding And Rainfall Increase The Intensity Of A Hurricane | WLRN
Thousands of scientists are working on research related to climate change and extreme weather. Dr. Tim Hall is one of them. Dr. Hall is a Senior Re... (2018)
In Miami, Combating Climate Change Street by Street | The Takeaway | WNYC Studios
In light of sea-level-rise threats, local organizations have begun to shift their missions towards resources and solutions in greater Miami that co... (2018)
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical—and accessible—plan for how the w... (2021)
Speed and Scale
Venture capitalist John Doerr reveals a sweeping--and actionable--plan to conquer humanity's greatest challenge: climate change. In 2006, acclaimed... (2021)
Wren | Offset your carbon footprint
Wren helps you calculate and offset your personal carbon emissions through a monthly subscription. (2022)
Toucan Protocol Carbon Bridge
Carbon On-Chained Toucan’s infrastructure brings programmable carbon to Web3 Toucan is on a mission to make DeFi work for the Earth. We're bu... (2022)
Frontier - An advance market commitment (AMC) to accelerate carbon removal
Frontier is an advance market commitment to buy an initial $925M of permanent carbon removal between 2022 and 2030. It’s funded by Stripe, Alpha... (2022)
Flood Factor - Find Your Home's Flood Factor
Flood Factor is a free online tool created by the nonprofit First Street Foundation that makes it easy for Americans to find their property’s past ... (2020)
Flood Zone Maps - Miami-Dade County
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) detailed digital flood hazard maps reflect current flood risks for Miami-Dade County. (2020)